Bear Claw Ice Cream – Barefoot in the kitchen

Creamy chocolate ice cream filled with chocolate covered cashews and topped with caramel sauce result in bowls of bear claw ice cream that no one can resist.

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Ingredients for Bear Claw Ice Cream

• whipped cream
• milk
• cocoa powder
• Sugar
• kosher salt
• chocolate chips
• vanilla extract
• Caramel sauce
• Chocolate covered cashew nuts

The most common question I get is if it’s possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is yes. You can make ice cream without a machine. Full directions can be found here!

Bear Claw Ice Cream

For the ice cream base, combine the heavy cream, cocoa, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Mix everything together, then heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until everything comes together and begins to steam and simmer.

You can increase the heat if you like, but keep stirring without stopping. Don’t step back at this point. Remove from the heat and immediately add the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has completely melted.

Stir in milk and vanilla. Let cool and refrigerate until completely cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Pour the cold mixture into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions. Place about 1/3 of the scrambled ice cream into an 8-inch square pan or loaf pan and drizzle generously with caramel sauce. Scatter cashews over the ice cream.

Repeat the ice cream, caramel, and cashew layers two more times. Place the ice cream container in the freezer and let the ice cream harden for at least 2-3 hours before serving. Serve with additional caramel sauce and cashew nuts as a topping, if you like.

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